Louise Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Mine are Roosters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 That's appropriate! Sarah - I just sprouted some taters from the supermarket - desiree, and stuck them in sacks, kept adding soil/compost while they sprouted then let them grow and flower. I'm just a novice too, but it couldn't have been easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 That sounds great,easy & fun too I have a few big old half barrels - I bet they would grow well in there once they have sprouted .....& then I wouldn't have to dig the b***** veg plot over again,would I Right - off to Tesco to get some Desirees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 I think it was Gina who got me doing it - I noticed that they were sprouting, so I put some on a window to 'chit' (spud terminology). You have to cover up the shoots every time they show through until they get to the top of the sack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 meant to pop a post on here yesterday. We dug up all our spuds this weekend and we had over 8lb worth! Lots of different sizes and shapes and they taste FAB! Planted out the rest of the small red cabbages in their place as they need a bit of time to get going. Still, all is not lost. We also have some growing in the compost bin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 No flowers yet and no sign of the shoots dying back *hump* still having to buy supermarket tatties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Cluck Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 What do we plant,& when????? Am I too late to plant some now,I find the whole lates,earlys & mains thing so confusing You are not too late - we will be planting some in a couple of weeks to harvest for christmas. When the weather turns colder you just have to ensure that you protect your plants against the frost. Lyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 You are not too late - we will be planting some in a couple of weeks to harvest for christmas. When the weather turns colder you just have to ensure that you protect your plants against the frost. Lyn If I plant some now for Christmas, would they be OK in a cold greenhouse when the weather turns frosty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Dunno, I guess so, but then you ARE north of Watford.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Dunno, I guess so, but then you ARE north of Watford.... Just a little bit........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Cluck Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 If I plant some now for Christmas, would they be OK in a cold greenhouse when the weather turns frosty? yes we growing ours in buckets and will move them into our greenhouse when the weather starts to threaten with frosts you can even use your old soil or compost from this harvest - its called 2nd cropping. We just harvested our earlies and we using the same buckets and soil for our 2nd cropping Lyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I am sooooooooooo excited when I was watering my spud barrel I can now see some of them starting to poke through the top of the soil Is this a good sign I have no more space for any more soil and does this mean the barrel is full or that they are just growing near the surface The leaves are starting to yellow round the edges how died back do I need to let them get I am just being impatient now I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Do cover up your spuds if they are near the surface, or they'll go green and be poisonous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Oh crikey they haven't got much more space I will have to try though I don't want them to go off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Perhaps you could put a dark sack over the top if there's no room for soil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Good Idea Clare I can't fill it completely as I have to be able to water them I will take a large black bag home from work that'll do the trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 If the leaves are yellowing, it may be worth having a look Louise - they could be ready! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Mine aren't yellowing yet, but a couple of lovely toads have taken up residence in one of the bags, so I have to be careful how I water them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 The ones near the top are quite small are the lower ones likely to be bigger do you think I may try to have a look this afternoon after the grass is cut I have some more waiting to go in for the next crop so I hope they are ready How do you store them to stop the starting to chit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Keep them in the dark/cool if you want them to stop sprouting. The plants on my lot of Desiree are still huge and thriving. I wish I had known more and planted some earlies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet81 Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 My Pink Fir Apple potatoes have been fantastic. Will definitely grow these again. Nicest tasting potatoes I have had in years though the shape is bizzare - all k"Ooops, word censored!"bly and more like a piece of raw ginger root that a potato. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Pink Fir Apples always are like that but Anya was bred from them and is not so k"Ooops, word censored!"bly - worth trying next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet81 Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Will make a note of that for next year. Thanks Lesley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightworker01 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I heard that a good way to grow potatoes is to use old car tyres stuffed with shredded newspaper. Basically, you fill the rim with the shredded newspaper, put the tyre where you want it and fill it with earth. Then stick the tater in and cover it. When the Shoot get is first leaf, you put another tyre filled with the shreds, and fill that with earth. I don't remember where I heard it (probably some TV show) but I think you can do this 3 or 4 times, and it gives you loads and loads of potatoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Hmm... quick...must take all the tyres off OH's car when he's not looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
